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Which of the following statements is correct in relation to the endocrine system?
A
Releasing and inhibitory hormones are produced by the pituitary gland
B
Adenohypophysis is under direct neural regulation of the hypothalamus
C
Organs in the body like gastrointestinal tract, heart, kidney and liver do not produce any hormones
D
Non-nutrient chemicals produced by the body in trace amount that act as intercellular messenger are known as hormones
Detailed Solution
Hormones are non-nutrient chemicals produced in trace amounts that act as intercellular messengers.
Releasing and inhibiting hormones come from the hypothalamus, and the gut, heart, kidney and liver also produce hormones.
Releasing and inhibiting hormones come from the hypothalamus, and the gut, heart, kidney and liver also produce hormones.